Question: ( 1 0 pts ) . SH 6 in Bryan has two northbound ( NB ) lanes with capacity of 1 6 5 0 vphpl

(10 pts). SH 6 in Bryan has two northbound (NB) lanes with capacity of 1650 vphpl. During the PM peak, the flow rate is typically 1890 vph over the two NB lanes. A crash occurs blocking one of the NB lanes for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, the capacity of the freeway is fully restored.
a. Draw a queuing diagram that shows the buildup and dissipation of the queue?
b. At approximately what time (to the nearest minute) does the queue dissipate? Locate this point on your diagram.
c. What is the longest vehicle queue? What is the longest vehicle delay? Show these events on your diagram.
d. Estimate how much total vehicle delay will occur because of the crash.
( 1 0 pts ) . SH 6 in Bryan has two northbound (

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